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Saudi Arabia on Tuesday presented the Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) its file to host the Riyadh Expo 2030.

Ibrahim bin Mohammed al-Sultan, Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Commission of Riyadh City (RCRC), expounded on the details of the Saudi file in the presence of Saudi Minister of Investment Khaled al-Faleh and the kingdom’s ambassador to the United States Princess Rima bint Bandar.

Saudi Arabia’s Presentation of the File to Host Riyadh Expo 2030

Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily said the exit of mercenaries and foreign forces from Libya is still “far-fetched,” particularly with the outbreak of the conflict in neighboring Sudan.

“The presence of mercenaries, among other things, makes it hard to hold Libyan election,” Bathily said in a briefing before the UN Security Council.

Mercenaries in Libya

Countries and organizations that took part in the Sudan donors conference in Geneva on Monday pledged humanitarian and financial aid worth hundreds of millions of dollars to Sudan and neighboring countries that receive Sudanese refugees.

Sudan Donors’ Conference

The General Cars Syndicate in Medina, Saudi Arabia, announced a plan for the transport of pilgrims on fleets of buses via the Makkah Route initiative.

Makkah Route for Transport of Pilgrims

The Henley & Partners firm revealed in a report an expected migration of thousands of millionaires from major economies to settle in other destinations, including developing countries, this year.

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Arab countries started using the technology of medium-altitude long-endurance UAVs since 2015.

The United Arab Emirates and Algeria were in the forefront of Arab countries using this type of MALE unmanned aerial vehicles.

On Tuesday, the Kuwaiti army announced that the defense ministry has signed a contract with Turkey to purchase Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles worth $376 million.

Arab Countries’ Use of Drones

The UN underlined the creation of more safe passages for persons forced to flee their countries due to violence and conflicts, referring to the importance of ‘comprehensive measures’ to rescue lives in the sea and curb risky journeys.

Migration Attempts via the Mediterranean

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced raising the interest rates by 25 basis points, to hit 4%, as of June 21.

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 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned in a statement on Wednesday of possible collapse of basic services in Syria, adding the situation is unbearable.

The remarks were made coinciding with the 7th Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region with participation of international organizations and the civil society.

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